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           BOTSWANA
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Botswana is a landlocked
republic in southern Africa,
which straddles the Tropic of
Capricorn. Much of the west
and southwest of the country
forms part of the Kalahari
Desert. In the north the land
is marshy around the basin of
the Okavango river. With the
exception of the desert area,
most of the country has a
subtropical climate. The
people are mainly farmers, and
cattle rearing is the main
activity. Diamonds are an
important revenue earner.
About 17% of the land is set
aside for wildlife
preservation in national
parks, game reserves, game
sanctuaries and controlled
hunting areas.

Area (Sq. Km.): 600,370

Population: 1,283,000

Capital: Gaborone

Language:
English

Religion:
Indigenous Beliefs 50%
Christian 50%

Government Type:
Parliamentary Republic

Currency: Pula

Embassy:
6 Stratford Place
London
W1N 9AE
0171-499-0031

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129